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Marine Corps wants green IT partnership with Army, industry
The Marine Corps wants to collaborate with the Army and industry on green IT systems that would lighten the logistical loads for warfighters.
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Army continues to refine helicopter sensor systems
Raytheon Co. will furnish additional prototypes of sensors for a high-tech helmet system designed to give Army helicopter pilots 360-degree situational awareness under a $13 million contract.
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Army orders more sniper detection gear
QinetiQ North America will deliver additional sniper detection systems to U.S. troops deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq through an existing contract.
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Army to get more aerostat threat detection systems
Lockheed Martin Corp. will provide the Army with additional airborne platforms that provide around-the-clock surveillance and detection capabilities under a $133 million contract award.
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Army creates office to rework Future Combat Systems
Program Executive Office Integration will support warfighter technology modernization — and current and future acquisitions — under the restructuring of the Future Combat Systems program.
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Army awards overseas combat training deal
A Raytheon unit will provide training support for U.S. and coalition forces in Kuwait under a $44 million contract.
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Army establishes new subordinate command for geospatial resources
The newly established Army Geospatial Center subordinate command will continue providing geospatial support Army battle command systems in the theater, but now will disseminate information to a wider audience across the battlefield environment.
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Making warfighters' systems smarter
Warfighters and commanders are benefiting from an increasingly rich array of intelligence information as a result of greater collaboration and technology improvements.
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Military under the gun on unmanned aerial system mishaps
A series of mishaps involving unmanned aerial systems operating in Southwest Asia has Army and Air Force officials revisiting key operational procedures.
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Data Packets
The Defense Department is rethinking its traditional emphasis on using commercial software. The Army has started a procurement competition aimed at fostering new applications for use in the military community. And the Navy has fallen behind on a business systems upgrade.
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Agencies put geospatial intell under one roof
Defense and civilian agencies are banding together in an effort to furnish ground troops with real-time information that can help them prevail in combat and prevent casualties.
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Building smarter soldier sensor systems
A new generation of sensors, high-capacity data networks and integrated digital technologies have finally begun to deliver on the promise of putting critical information about enemy location and intent in the hands of warfighters.
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How competition works for the JTRS radio upgrade
Col. John Zavarelli, program manager of the JTRS Handheld, Manpack and Small Form Fit Radios, tells how the competitive acquisition strategy for joint tactical radio systems is reaping substantial benefits.
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Netcom focuses on enhancing network service centers
Maj. Gen. Susan Lawrence, commanding general of the Army Network Enterprise Technology Command and 9th Signal Command, discusses lessons learned from Operation Validation and next steps for Network Service Centers despite staff shortages and budgetary challenges.
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Army to get network boost at Fort Benning
LGS will provide installation, integration and professional network services to the Army under an $11.7 million delivery order that could be worth as much as $30.7 million if all options are exercised.
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Army allows three to vie for forensic task orders
American Systems Corp., Analytic Services Inc. and Ideal Innovations Inc., have won a multiple award contract to compete for approximately $145 million in task orders to provide forensic services to the Army.
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Task order for Fort Bragg BRAC work awarded
NCI Information Systems will increase its assistance in the installation of new data center facilities at Fort Bragg, N.C., under a second task order worth approximately $4.2 million. Earlier this month, NCI won a $48.9 million Base Realignment and Closing task order.
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Web 2.0 review could lead to restricted use of social networking in DOD
A review on how social media should be used at the Defense Department will likely lead to a policy that allows the use of Web 2.0 tools with restrictions due to security concerns, according to a DOD spokesman.
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Army missile defense to get boost under $450M award
SGIS will provide scientific, engineering and technical assistance to the Army’s space and missile defense program under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $450 million.
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